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Full Throttle (Limited Edition)

Manufacturer: Heighway Pinball, Ltd., of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK (2014-2017)
Year: 2016
Date: 2016
Type: Solid State Electronic (SS)
Players: 4

About This Machine

Full Throttle, a Limited Edition pinball machine from Heighway Pinball, Ltd., is a significant title in the world of pinball. Released in 2016, it was one of the earliest widebody productions from this Welsh manufacturer, designed by Dave Sanders. As a sports-themed game centered around motorcycle racing, Full Throttle embodies the thrill and energy of high-speed competition, complete with a motorized race car driver figurine that tracks the ball and a motorcycle toy that performs wheelies.

Gameplay features that set Full Throttle apart include its 6-ball multiball mode, achieved through a sophisticated inductor sensor-switch system replacing traditional wire rollovers. The addition of a Newton ball and a captive ball add extra layers of challenge, while the shaker motor and Wi-Fi compatibility create a dynamic, modern experience for players. The machine's layout is equally impressive, boasting a wide array of standup targets, spinning disks, and slingshots that require precise timing and strategy to master.

The Full Throttle's cabinet features LED-illuminated side art panels alongside a translite backglass. Its playfield is lit with RGB LEDs, creating a vibrant atmosphere during gameplay. This Limited Edition version, offered in either a gloss red or gloss black cabinet trim, was capped at a planned run of 250 units, each with a serialized number plate and a playfield and/or translite signed by designer Dave Sanders — an exclusive touch for this rare pinball release.

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Technical Details

Theme:
Sports - Motorcycle Racing
Toys:
Motorized figurine of race car driver looks in direction of ball. Motorcycle performs wheelies.
Notable Features:
Flippers (2), Pop bumpers (3), Slingshots (2), Standup targets (8), Spinning disks (4), Spinning target (1), Up-posts (2), Captive ball (1), Newton ball (1), Scoop (1), Magnet (1), Left crossover return lane, Right dual inlanes. Inductor sensor-switches replace wire rollovers. 6-ball Multiball. Shaker motor. Wi-fi compatibility. Backglass is a translite. LED illuminated cabinet side art panels. Factory-installed illumination: Playfield: RGB LED This Limited Edition version came with a serialized number plate, and the playfield and/or the translite signed by the designer.

Credits

Designer:
Dave Sanders
Artist:
Jack E. Haeger, John Matthews, Dave Sanders
Software:
Brian Dominy, Janos Kiss
Sound:
Russell Speak
Mechanics:
James Aaron Rees